"sakpata" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Fon. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fon|-}} Fon Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sakpata (uncountable)
  1. (music) A rhythm used in the vodoun drumming of Benin to invoke Sakpata, the god of smallpox Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-sakpata-en-noun-s7xPyIdp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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